Fed Ex to hold cargo plane order if Card Check Passes…

NEW YORK (Reuters) – FedEx Corp will cancel an order to buy 15 Boeing Co jets, as well as an option for a further 15 planes, if Congress passes legislation that makes it easier for FedEx workers to organize under labor unions.

At issue is whether FedEx loses its status under the jurisdiction of the Railway Labor Act which protects companies from local labor action.

Unfortunately, this awful piece of labor legislation hinges upon Arlen Spector (R-PA), who currently has said he will vote against Card Check. His vote gives the Republicans enough votes to filibuster the bill. Of course, the Democrats know this too. Everyone needs to write their Senators to ensure the Card Check Bill is stopped. Our economy needs good news, this bill would just be one more nail in the coffin.